On November 27th, Dave Morrison, a former LIRR Branch Manager and LIRR historian, joined local community historians, railroad aficionados and project team members to view the new exhibits at the Expansion Project’s Community Information Center. Dave signed his new book, “Long Island Rail Road: Main Line East,” answered questions and…
Platform Demolition at Carle Place Station commenced on November 26th, six days ahead of schedule. 3TC devised a creative method to demolish the platforms in sections, so passenger service could be maintained – the original plan allowed for a station closure of up to one year, and the Carle Place…
On November 15th the LIRR Expansion Team provided a monthly update to officials from villages and towns along the Expansion Project and to Nassau County officials. The focus of this meeting was construction means and methods.
On November 14th the LIRR Expansion Project Team provided a construction update to the Carle Place Civic Association regarding the enhancement of Carle Place Station, the replacement of the Carle Place Substation, the replacement of the Cherry Lane and Glen Cove Bridges and the modification of the Meadowbrook Parkway Bridge….
On November 8th, members of the LIRR Expansion Project team provided an update to the Covert Avenue Chamber of Commerce. The project update included a discussion of 3TC’s plans to protect and promote local businesses during construction.
LIRR Expansion Project team was proud to participate in the 7th Annual STEM Matters NYC Career Day on November 6, 2018. The event is a unique opportunity for NYC Public High School students to learn about careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
On November 5th, 3TC and MTACC-LIRR hosted a community information session for residents of New Cassel and the surrounding communities to learn about the project, receive project updates, and have their questions answered by technical experts.
On November 5th, representatives from the LIRR Expansion Project team met with Garden City Public School District representatives to collaborate on the project’s STEM program. Garden City Public Schools’ STEM Advisory Committee comprises parents, community members and Garden City educators from grades K-12. The STEM Advisory Committee advises the office…
On November 1, 2018, State Senate Republicans announced $40 million in new funding to help modernize the LIRR’s signal and communications system. The new funding will go toward the implementation of a plan to consolidate and centralize the LIRR’s signal operations in one location — allowing better real-time monitoring and…
As part of its ongoing commitment to communities along the LIRR Expansion Project, Expansion Project team members met with officials from John Lewis Childs School in Floral Park to coordinate construction activities at the South Tyson Avenue Bridge. The team is doing everything it can to keep businesses, organizations and…
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